Asking for help can be difficult, especially for adults returning to college. If you’ve ever had a hard time asking for help, just remember the following: Asking for help is a way to be proactive about learning. Asking for help shows the instructor you are invested in your learning and want to do well. Instructors…
Jason Waltersdorff, a sophomore from Glen Rock, PA who is studying political science at Penn State World Campus, recently won second place for his essay in the Collegiate Laws of Life Essay Contest. The contest asked Penn State students to explore ethical values and intercultural issues and to express their views in writing. Here is…
Matthew Miller, an admissions counselor at Penn State World Campus, works with military students to help them transition from serving our country to becoming successful online learners. We recently talked with Matt about his experiences helping our students, and his own background in the military. Please tell us about yourself and your background. I was…
Megan Fung has recently joined Penn State World Campus as a tutoring coordinator. She’s sharing some thoughts in this blog post about her role in helping students find tutoring services at Penn State. Can you tell us a little about yourself and your background? I was born and raised in Nebraska — Go Huskers! —…
We asked our social media audience for their best tips for a successful semester, and they have taken to our Penn State World Campus Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn accounts to share their ways for studying and staying organized for assignments, group work, and deadlines. Here’s a compilation of their responses that may spark some ideas…
Our team of admissions counselors put together this helpful blog post full of tips for making your online learning experience a successful one. Since you’re not attending a class session at a designated time, it does take more self-direction and personal accountability to keep yourself engaged in the materials and completing your assignments when they…
Tech Tutors are a group of tech-savvy Penn State students who provide real-time technology support and one-on-one training for peers, staff, and faculty on software commonly used in Penn State World Campus courses. The software programs that Tech Tutors can assist you with include: Microsoft Word Microsoft Excel Microsoft PowerPoint Adobe Photoshop Adobe InDesign PASS…
One student organization is making it easier to help build strong connections between Penn State World Campus students and faculty members. The Penn State Penn State World Campus Blue & White Society, a chapter of the Penn State Alumni Association, is available for you to join as a student member. Membership benefits include: Networking opportunities…
As a Penn State World Campus student, you have the ability to access your library materials online or you may travel to any Penn State campus to access the library in person. If you’re interested in checking out a Penn State library near you, consider attending one of the Open House events that are occurring…
Mary Ann Norbom graduated from Penn State on Saturday, August 13, 2016, 47 years after she left the University and went on to a career in celebrity journalism. She completed the remaining credits for her bachelor’s degree in political science through Penn State World Campus. Mary Ann was one of the student speakers at the…
